HEALTH FOOD STORE The Junction

Dr Mary Bourke, Chiropractor

Dr Mary Bourke is a member of Sacro-Occipital Technique Organisation and has obtained advanced craniopath certification.

She has also been involved in the education and training of other practitioners in this field. Mary has been in Chiropractic Practice for over 29 years and during this time has undertaken further studies in many aspects of Paediatric development.

Mary has undertaken over 300 hours of training in the field of Oral Facial Myofunctional therapy, which is an emerging field of health science working with optimising function of the facial and Oral area. Chiropractic care and oral Myofunctional therapy are a powerful combination and can assist you with developing strategies to shift detrimental habits that may be causing chronic pain and ill health.

Ian Bell, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist

Ian feels very fulfilled in connecting with the community and the joy of being able to positively change people’s lives. His strengths are his trustworthiness, and his ability to build rapport and hope.

Ian has the ability to apply that knowledge to several situations well. His area of specialty is speaking to the impact of our emotional health on our physical health, the gut brain axis and ways to impact our microbiome positively. Ian is also interested in factors involved in sleep, and sleep hygiene.

Dr Wendy Hickleton, Chiropractor

Dr. Wendy Hickleton has over three decades of chiropractic expertise, spanning across the United Kingdom and Australia.

She finds fulfillment in assisting patients with a diverse array of concerns, with a keen interest in pregnancy, post natal care and inflammation and chronic pain. Her journey into chiropractic began during her teenage years when her father, an orthodontist, sought to enhance his understanding of cranial and spinal mechanics for improved orthodontic care.

This quest led them to a chiropractor, an experience that left a profound impact on Wendy, inspiring her to pursue a career in chiropractic. Having graduated from the AECC chiropractic college in England, Wendy furthered her expertise by obtaining certification in Chiropractic paediatrics from RMIT in Melbourne. In 2006, Wendy and her family relocated to Australia, where they now proudly citizens.

Wendy's holistic approach to healthcare extends beyond chiropractic, as she collaborates with dentists, nutritionists, and various healthcare professionals to address the needs of patients spanning from infancy to old age. In her practice, she employs a variety of techniques including SOT, cranial adjustments, and activator methods, tailored to suit the unique needs of each individual.

Ell Wynne, Naturopath

Ell Wynne is a Women’s Health and Hormone Naturopath passionate about supporting women and mothers to thrive throughout their health and hormone journeys. Having experienced her own health challenges over the years, including thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, chronic low iron, irregular hormones, and the transformative journey of becoming a mother—including the challenges of conception, pregnancy, and postpartum—Ell understands firsthand how frustrating it can be to search for answers.

Her mission is to uncover the root causes behind why someone may feel unwell and provide the support needed to restore health and vitality, helping individuals feel like themselves again.

Ell specialises in hormone imbalances, problematic periods such as heavy, painful, irregular, or absent cycles, supporting mothers and families through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, as well as perimenopause and menopause, low energy and fatigue, and thyroid disorders, including autoimmunity. She is available for consultations both online and in person at Vitality and can also be found on the shop floor on Thursdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays.

To learn more or to work with Ell, appointments can be made through her website, where free 15-minute intro calls are also available. Visit www.ellwynne.com.au for details. You can also connect with Ell on Instagram at @ellthenaturopath or on Facebook at Ell Wynne - Hormone Naturopath.

Julie Christie, Herbalist, Massage Therapist

This practitioner provides assistance, guidance, and care tailored to the health and wellbeing of individuals, addressing their needs on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Passionate about helping people identify their unique requirements, they offer support through supplements, dietary guidance, new perspectives, learning practices, or connecting individuals with the right practitioners for their journey. Their modalities include herbal medicine and nutritional guidance, Bowen therapy, and Resource Therapy, a trauma-informed counselling approach designed to free individuals from limiting patterns of thinking and behavior.

This facilitates healing by promoting the development of new neuronal pathways and fostering personal growth. They also incorporate meditation and yogic practices to encourage connection to the inner self, body, and truth.

Known for qualities such as being supportive, intuitive, nurturing, accepting, and honest, their work is guided by clear intentions and a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth. Their specialties include addressing anxiety and depression, digestive issues, immune dysfunction (with a focus on autoimmune conditions), and cardiac and renal diseases. Bowen Therapy is central to their practice, addressing injuries (both acute and chronic) on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

They also offer trauma support and healing through a combination of Bowen Therapy, Resource Therapy, herbal medicine, nutrition, and flower essences.

Additional areas of focus include emergency Bowen for injuries and panic states, emotional freedom through body balancing via Bowen, counselling, meditation, and flower essence therapy, and energy healing by opening meridians, energy channels, and fascial trains to free the entire system. They enjoy collaborating with colleagues to provide holistic support, complementing the expertise of others to offer clients comprehensive care.

Allison Slee, Nutritionist

Allison enjoys her work because it allows her to help people feel better and make a meaningful difference in their lives. She values being surrounded by like-minded individuals who share her passion for health and wellbeing. She appreciates the continual opportunities for learning and growth, as well as the sense of community and connection that comes with her role.

Allison’s personal strengths include being passionate, dependable, trustworthy, empathetic, and determined, all of which guide her approach to supporting others.

Beth Attard, Naturopath, Herbalist

Beth believes “Health is a state of well-being that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental aspects. This stretches far beyond the current dominant paradigm of health being the absence of disease.”

Beth, founder of Ecotone Health is a naturopathic herbalist with a passion for supporting you on your health journey.

Ecotone Health is committed to your vitality by finding and treating the root cause of your health concerns in a way that honours our symbiotic connection with nature and weaving in best practices as demonstrated through scientific research for your personalised and wholistic care plan.

Cate Caines, Massage therapist + Kahuna Lomu Lomu, Shiatsu Craniosacral & Intuitive Healing

Cate has a deep passion for massage & bodywork, with over 25 years’ experience as a Massage Therapist & wellbeing facilitator.

Cate’s background has focused on women’s health and supporting them through life’s transitions. She offers her sessions in a professional, safe & nurturing environment, guiding her clients through a deeply healing and nurturing experience to enhance health & wellbeing.

Supporting: Stress, anxiety, headaches, migraines, depression, grief, neck/back pain, tight muscles, menopause, pregnancy and general relaxation.

Kim Mears, Kinesiologist

Kim practices Kinesiology, a modality that blends Eastern and Western approaches to energy balancing. Using the acupuncture system, biofeedback, and muscle monitoring, Kinesiology gathers direct information from the body to identify patterns of stress. It works with both the mind and body to address the underlying core issues behind physical challenges, emotional stress, and spiritual awakening.

Kim’s work focuses on guiding individuals on their journey to understanding and accessing their inner wisdom, enabling alignment of the body, mind, and spirit. This alignment fosters profound experiences of love, joy, confidence, optimal health, and true happiness. What Kim loves most about Kinesiology is that it allows the body itself to guide the process through biofeedback, making the experience entirely unique and personal.

Kim typically recommends 1-3 sessions and highlights that Kinesiology is particularly effective for children. Unlike adults, children are less attached to ingrained patterns of behavior, allowing them to achieve remarkable results. While Kinesiology does not diagnose or treat illness, it focuses on uncovering the root cause and restoring balance to the body.

Michael Hughes, Hypnotherapist

Release the power within. Supporting you with chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, weight management, motivation, gambling, fears, sleeping, IBS, sporting performance and public speaking. Michael developed an interest in hypnotherapy at the early age of 10, after witnessing a demonstration whilst on holidays in The Hunter Valley. This sparked a lifelong questioning and study of all things relating to consciousness and parapsychology.

After completing a government accredited diploma of clinical hypnotherapy in 2019, he established Harmony and Health Hypnotherapy from his Newcastle home, as well as a medical practice in Cooks Hill, before joining the team at Vitality Junction in 2024.

Michael has been accepted into The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and works with a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, concerns with dental procedures, sleeping difficulties, trauma, confidence and motivation.

In 2022, Michael developed the concept of ‘Slumber Therapy’, and along with local illustrator Skye Higgins, has published the first three books in the series, designed to help children with sleep, anxiety, confidence, self-belief, resilience, bed wetting and other developmental challenges.

Each book has a QR Code linking to a narration, which can also be used as a guided meditation for both children and adults. Hypnotherapy sessions are usually forty-five minutes to seventy-five minutes in duration, with three sessions typical for lasting results. Sessions are by appointment on Wednesdays between 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Geraldine Coren, Yoga and Yoga Therapy, Bowen Therapy
Geraldine’s work spans a broad range of areas, supporting individuals with cancer, weight loss, autoimmune issues, post-surgery rehabilitation, and general wellbeing.

She often works with therapy students, including teens, focusing on anxiety and stress management, as well as musculoskeletal issues like spine and joint problems. Geraldine is passionate about empowering women, particularly in mid-life, and helping clients address chronic health issues, improve gut function and energy levels, set life goals, create direction, and find emotional balance in relationships. She also mentors Yoga teachers and experienced practitioners.

Her vision is to continue teaching as a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, using the studio space at VJ for both in-person and online sessions, a hybrid model that has evolved due to pandemic restrictions. Geraldine’s goal is not to take over the world but to refine her practice, deepen her understanding, and improve lives through the teachings and practice of Yoga.

She strives to make this work a sustainable model to support her family and build a future. When time and circumstances allow, she plans to expand her offerings to include more retreats and workshops for immersive experiences.

Ruby Kozlikt, Yoga Teacher

Ruby enjoys teaching the practice of yoga in a group or individual setting. Her primary responsibility is to guide you through various yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques to improve physical, mental, and emotional health.

Greg Bryce, Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Reiki, Meditation

Greg is passionate about the transformative power of yoga and meditation, appreciating how these practices bring joy, peace, and a deep connection to the innermost self and others. His personal practice continually inspires him to share the benefits of yoga with people from all walks of life.

Greg specialises in Hatha yoga, with over 30 years of experience practicing and teaching Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Anusara styles. He has trained with some of the world’s leading teachers and yoga therapists in India, Australia, and the USA. Drawing from this extensive training and his personal practice, Greg offers his expertise in group classes and one-on-one sessions.

He views the body as a self-healing mechanism and believes yoga therapy is a powerful tool to identify the root causes of pain and impairment, often linked to movement, thought, or emotional patterns. Through yoga, Greg helps clients instigate meaningful change, enabling the body to heal more effectively. He also assists with evaluating posture and identifying imbalances in the myofascial lines, empowering clients to achieve realignment and lasting relief.

Ana Diehl, Energy Therapist, Crystal Therapy, Access Bars, Access Energetic Facelift, Hindu Cone, Reflexology
Ana Paula brings a wealth of experience from her background in human resources and people management, having worked in various roles within the corporate sector in Brazil.

Through her professional journey and personal self-development, Ana came to realize the importance of achieving balance in one’s personal life as a foundation for professional success. Recognizing the need to balance her own energy to navigate daily challenges, she discovered the power of therapeutic practices.

Now, as a therapist, Ana is dedicated to helping others not only in their professional environments but also in their personal growth and development. Her approach empowers individuals to navigate life’s waves with flow and positive energy, fostering harmony and resilience.

Lachie Harvey, Massage therapist + Zhenthai Shiatsu Therapist

Lachlan Harvey is a Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist. Zenthai Shiatsu is a unique & immersive bodywork practice blending elements of Thai Massage, Zen Shiatsu & Osteopathy. Underpinned by Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zenthai offers more than just a relaxing experience - by taking into account the intricate relationship between the body's systems; a tailored, balanced & restorative practice is the result.